{"product_id":"dai-dai-maru-persimmon-tree-diospyros-kaki-dai-dai-maru","title":"Dai Dai Maru Persimmon Tree - Diospyros kaki 'Dai Dai Maru'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDai Dai Maru Persimmon (\u003cem\u003eDiospyros kaki\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dai Dai Maru') is an astringent persimmon with large, round fruit and a reputation as a heavy cropper. It grows into a rounded deciduous tree of about 4m to 5m, with glossy leaves that turn gold and red in autumn and big orange fruit hanging on the bare branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy cropper.\u003c\/strong\u003e Branches carry a lot of large, round, orange fruit once the tree is settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet when soft.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully ripe fruit turns jelly-like and honey sweet, ideal for spooning, baking and drying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves turn gold, orange and red before they drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow fuss.\u003c\/strong\u003e Persimmons are tough, reliable fruit trees that suit most gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackyard orchard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m to 5m apart in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e The wide crown gives summer shade and autumn colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A big container holds a pruned tree for a few seasons, though the ground suits it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dai Dai Maru Persimmon in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and shelter from strong wind. It grows in subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens and tolerates frost when dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained, fertile soil enriched with compost. Avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer and while fruit swells, and feed in spring with a fruit tree fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter to an open shape and thin heavy crops so the branches do not snap. Eat only when fully soft, because the fruit is astringent until then. Net against fruit fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Dai Dai Maru Persimmon in 300mm pots. A 300mm pot is a young tree that grows quickly in spring. Plant in autumn or spring and stake gently if the site is windy. Water deeply through the first summer and mulch the root zone, which helps a young tree settle and grow strongly before its first crop. Our growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse more fruit trees for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eMore deciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003ePlants with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003eFruit trees for every season: planting tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to wait for the fruit to soften?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Dai Dai Maru is astringent, so eat it only when fully soft and translucent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a pollination partner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A single tree sets fruit in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I stop branches breaking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThin fruit in a heavy year and prune in winter to an open shape so the weight is spread.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095151964479,"sku":"DIO-KAK-DAIDAI-300MM","price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/dai-dai-maru-persimmon-tree-diospyros-kaki-dai-dai-maru.jpg?v=1794663920","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/dai-dai-maru-persimmon-tree-diospyros-kaki-dai-dai-maru","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}